Mine Maintenance Manager

Placements24; Soweto; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive-level allowances (housing/車)

Relocation assistance

International training

Generous leave

Medical aid and retirement provisions

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Mine Maintenance Manager to oversee all maintenance operations for a major mining site in Soweto, Gauteng. The role demands strong leadership of artisans, technicians, and planners, and a focus on reliability, safety, and cost control.

You will develop maintenance strategies, manage budgets, and drive continuous improvement across preventive, predictive, and corrective programs while aligning with production and procurement teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• 10+ years in maintenance management within mining/heavy industry; at least 5 years in a managerial role.
• Pr. Eng registration desirable.
• Experience managing large maintenance budgets.
• Strong CMMS and asset management knowledge.
• Experience with mining mechanical/electrical/hydraulic systems.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.
• Knowledge of South African mining regulations and safety standards.
• Experience with major capital projects and equipment overhauls.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and manage maintenance strategies for mining equipment, plant, and infrastructure.
• Lead and mentor the maintenance department (artisans, technicians, supervisors, planners).
• Oversee preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs.
• Ensure reliability and availability of critical mining assets to meet production targets.
• Manage budgets, control costs, and optimize resource allocation.
• Enforce health, safety, and environmental policies within maintenance.
• Oversee spare parts inventory and procurement for maintenance consumables.
• Drive continuous improvement to reduce downtime and extend equipment life.
• Conduct performance reviews and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Coordinate with production, engineering, and procurement for seamless support.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, regulations, and safety requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

CMMS

Maintenance planning

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

CMMS software

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a prominent name in the Mining industry, is seeking a highly accomplished and results-driven Mine Maintenance Manager to oversee all maintenance operations for their extensive facilities located in Soweto, Gauteng .

This senior leadership role is responsible for ensuring the optimal performance, reliability, and safety of all mining equipment, plant machinery, and infrastructure.

The Maintenance Manager will lead a large team of artisans, technicians, and supervisors, implementing best practices in maintenance planning, execution, and asset management.

You will play a crucial part in minimizing operational disruptions, controlling maintenance costs, and driving continuous improvement initiatives.

This is a significant opportunity to make a substantial impact within a major mining operation in a key South African economic hub.

The ideal candidate will possess a strong engineering background, extensive experience in heavy industrial maintenance, and exceptional leadership and management skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and manage comprehensive maintenance strategies for all mining equipment, plant, and infrastructure.
• Lead, mentor, and manage the maintenance department, including artisans, technicians, supervisors, and planners.
• Oversee the planning and execution of preventative, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs.
• Ensure the reliability and availability of all critical mining assets to meet production targets.
• Manage maintenance budgets, control costs, and optimize resource allocation.
• Implement and enforce strict health, safety, and environmental policies and procedures within the maintenance function.
• Oversee the management of spare parts inventory and procurement processes for maintenance consumables and equipment.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance maintenance efficiency, reduce downtime, and improve equipment lifespan.
• Conduct regular performance reviews of maintenance activities and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Liaise with production, engineering, and procurement departments to ensure seamless operational support.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant industry standards, regulations, and legislative requirements.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Professional registration (e.g., Pr. Eng) with a relevant South African professional body is highly desirable.
• A minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in maintenance management within the mining or heavy industrial sector, with at least 5 years in a managerial role.
• Proven experience in managing diverse teams and large maintenance budgets.
• In-depth knowledge of maintenance strategies, CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Systems), and asset management principles.
• Strong understanding of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems common in mining operations.
• Excellent leadership, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication, negotiation, and interpersonal abilities.
• Knowledge of relevant South African mining regulations and safety standards.
• Experience with major capital projects and equipment overhauls.

Benefits

• A highly competitive executive salary package, with significant performance-based bonus potential.
• Comprehensive executive medical aid and retirement fund provisions.
• Executive-level allowances, potentially including housing and vehicle benefits.
• Opportunities for international training and professional development.
• Relocation assistance available for qualified candidates moving to the Soweto area.
• Generous annual leave and executive leave package.
• The opportunity to lead maintenance operations for a major mining entity.
• A challenging and rewarding work environment focused on operational excellence.
• Access to advanced maintenance technologies and methodologies.
• Clear career progression pathways within a global organization.